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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicols Studio Apartments | $1,455 | $1,041 | $1,965 |
| Nicols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,155 | $2,905 |
| Nicols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,291 | $4,322 |
| Nicols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $2,295 | $3,031 |
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in St. PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicols area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at AIRE MSP Apartments priced from $1,128. Bayberry Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,161. Here are the most affordable Nicols apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRE MSP Apartments | Spirit | Affordable* | Studio,1BA | $1,128 |
| Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Silver Bell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Silver Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Jade Lane Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Surrey Gardens Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| The Fenley | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,355 |
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nicols area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) Model at Alden Pond in the in the Terra Glenn neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Nicols apartment is the Two Bedroom Plus Model at Fox Ridge Estates starting at $1,400 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Terra Glenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicols apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Pond | 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | Two Bedroom Plus | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Blooming Meadows North | 2 Bedroom, Income Restrictions | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Silver Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Silver Bell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Jade Lane Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Surrey Gardens Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nicols is at AIRE MSP Apartments listed at $1,128.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nicols Apartment is $1,161 at Bayberry Place.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nicols is starting from $1,291 at Bayberry Place.
The best deal on a cheap Nicols Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alden Pond and starts from $2,295.
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